Theatre & Drama
Stage productions, live performances and stories from the world of theatre.
Swatantra Veer Savarkar: A Dramatic Portrayal of a National Hero
An overview of the theatrical play Swatantra Veer Savarkar, written and directed by Rishi Sahni, depicting the life of Indian revolutionary Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Tasher Desh: Overview of the Production, Direction, and History
An overview of ‘Kon Nutaneri Dak’ (Tasher Desh), based on Rabindranath Tagore’s social satire play, directed by Jonaki Sarkar and performed by the Dancers’ Guild.
The Morning Show Explores Suppressed Desires and Small-Town Silence in Play by Avneesh Mishra
Avneesh Mishra's play The Morning Show, presented by the Rangshila Theatre Group, examines suppressed desires and unspoken compromises in a small-town setting.
The Simla Affair Debuts as a Noir Whodunnit Play
Written by Raja Sen and directed by Aditee Biswas, The Simla Affair is a noir play performed by 3rd-year students of the National School of Drama.
An Overview of the Play 'Ulpi' by Mirror Theatre
Explore the background, narrative, director, and group behind the critically acclaimed play 'Ulpi' directed and written by Dr. Subash Chandra Pradhan.
Ummid: Manushya Zinda Hai Explores History, Partition, and Humanity in New Play
Based on stories by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi and directed by Laxmi Rawat, the play 'Ummid: Manushya Zinda Hai' weaves together stories of riots, the 1947 Partition, and enduring humanity.
Wysiwyg Explores Childhood Wonder and Imagination
Wysiwyg is a theatrical production that explores childhood imagination, creativity, and the impact of screen time, written and directed by Teertha.
Yelu Melelu… Hādu Chāgiya Hādu: A Theatrical Exploration of Swami Vivekananda
An exploration of Swami Vivekananda's life and message, the play 'Yelu Melelu… Hādu Chāgiya Hādu' is presented as part of Bharangam 2026 by Ramarajya Kalamela.
Yakkai Kalarai Explores War, Loss, and Healing Through Theatre
The play Yakkai Kalarai, directed by Murugaboopathy, follows a wandering theatre actress on a journey through loss, memory, and hope in a war-scarred landscape.
Aaina: A Living Folktale Explores Self-Discovery and Family in Khandesh
Discover Aaina, a play directed by Bhalchandra Pandit and written by Yogesh Manohar Bhandari, presented by the theatre group Jagar.
Bhanu: An Adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya
An overview of Bhanu, a Bengali adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay and produced by the Shyambazar Mukhomukhi group.
Bisarjan Explores True Devotion and Religious Orthodoxy Through Puppetry
Bisarjan is a puppet play based on Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's work, directed by Prabhitangsu Das and produced by the Tripura Puppet Theatre.